I just ran 30km!
I wanted to share how it unfolded because I learnt so much and was reminded of a lot of things I ‘knew’ but could do with the reminder of. And for anyone with a marathon or big run coming up, maybe this will help. It’s a big one so sit back.
The Secret to Life and to Running? Here's one answer worth considering...
After her Marathon win at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games recently Jess Trengove spoke of how she ‘gets the most out of herself when she’s thinking one k at a time’.
Every choice you make will bring you closer or further from you goal…
Achieving a goal becomes a collation of choices. Choices that will either bring you closer to, or further from - your goal. That’s it. It can be that simple. And I think once...
Put your heart into it and you can achieve anything you want
The Paralympic Games in Tokyo - the impact these sensational humans have had continues to live on. Nothing says it better than they do. You can play the clip here...
The one thing we can’t do often enough when it comes to a goal… Celebrate progress!
Getting your child to sleep might not sound like a big deal, but for any parent who’s been there done that the big deal nature of it might relate. Not so long ago...
Never give up on your dreams
I’ve been reminded recently to ‘never give up on your dreams’ And I thought it was such brilliant advice surely someone’s got that quote with their name on it…...
Signing up to a big goal is almost like an invitation of possibility
You may be aware of my love affair with the word ‘POSSIBILITY’. It’s a good one. But you’ve got to take the ticket to invite it in! You’ve got...
When it gets tough, and it will, know you've got what it takes, because you do
I came up with this quote a few years ago to help me get through my last Marathon. Having only done 4 weeks training for it, I anticipated I’d...
The Game Changer when it comes to taking on a goal
I remember that draw dropping moment when I crossed the Sydney Marathon Finishing Line in a PB time (personal best) after just 4 weeks training! Which isn’t a lot...
Could accountability lessen the chances of you achieving your goal?
I was asked the question recently on a podcast interview as to whether a coach and others on my ‘team’ for certain goals helped me with accountability. And I...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 4: The best training plan is a flexible one
When it comes to taking on any big goal – having a good plan to get there is paramount. And that’s certainly the case for a big running goal...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 6: Make it about the journey, not just race day
A lot can happen come race day. And the majority of it will be out of your control. It could be related to the weather, a ‘malfunction’ of some...